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Description: | Surrendered at Newark 7.9.1988. (Notts. 31).
, Description by Bill Harding of the Birmingham Proof House 2005: 6 shot hinged frame, double action, external hammer revolver, makers name not given, retailer's name marked on top of barrel rib 'Jackson Nottingham,' model Webley Pryse, proof mark London, center-fire ignition system, barrel - one 6 sided with ridge on top, calibre .320" revolver, barrel length 75mm, sights front - blade, rear - V notch in frame, stock type walnut, lock type Pryse, chequering on grips. Overall condition poor - 6 chambers. Mirror blued charcoal finish. Lanyard ring on butt. This weapon design was originated by Charles Pryse Jnuior in 1876 and patented under British Patent 4421 of 15th November 1876. Most revolvers of this type were manufactured by P. Webley & Sons, Birmingham but it is thought that the many which bear no manufacturers markings, although portraying all the characteristics of the Webley products were ordered from Webley and then subcontracted to other gunmakers. Since this specimen matches this description and since it has London proof marks it was probably made in London. Pryse was an established gunmaker from Aston, Birmingham. Intended usage - civilian.,
Accession number: NCM 1989-967 | Subjects: | British arms and armour firearms (licensed) Nottingham and Notts. | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Creator: | retailer Jackson/S. | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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